basic questions

[vikozo]

Hello
I would have some basic questions.
I would like to build a NAS with 6 Disk.
Do the Disk need to have all the same size or could I mix 4 x 4TB and 2 x 3TB?
Do the Disk have to be from the same vendor, or it is possible to mix WD, Toshiba and Seagate?
Is there a homepage with more Information and Tutorial about ZFS?
would it be better to build a Raid Z2 oder Z1, or should I configure it another way?

bay the way
the NAS I would like to build
http://wombat3.kozo.ch/index.php/125-so ... s-hardware

have a nice day
vinc

[b0ssman]

you can mix vendors.
however in a raid config the smallest drive determines the size of the array.
4 x 4TB and 2 x 3TB == 6x 3tb.

a guide to zfs can be found here.
https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?th ... oobs.7775/

if you are buying new hardware, you should buy a mainboard with ecc support.
also in a server case a server board with ipmi is really helpfull.

[vikozo]

That's Fast! @b0ssman
ok I will show to get 6 x 4 TB Disk

Thanks for the hint about the mainboard too!!
have a nice day
vinc

[kenZ71]

How much data do you need to store?

If you put all in one pool then when you need more space simply replace the 2 x 3TB with drives larger than 4TB so on the 2nd time you need more space you would be replacing 4 x 4tb.

Of course that is assuming the drives don't fail too early

[vikozo]

@kenZ71
I belive the day i would need more space i would also get new Hardware!

Another question, a system to be able to use HotSwap, would this manage the Motherboard? ;'-(
and if there is nothing written about Hotswap is the motherboard not able? like this MBD-X9SCA-B

[vikozo]

or a Supermicro - X10SLL+-F how to find out if it is hotswap (Disk) be?